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The character 韬 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left radical 韦 signifies tanned leather, while the right component 舀 provides the phonetic element. In the traditional form 韜, the leather radical is written as 韋, linking the character to crafted animal hides used for ancient military gear. Originally, it referred to a leather sheath or scabbard designed to cover and protect a sword or bow from the elements. Since this case served to conceal a weapon, the character evolved to metaphorically represent hiding one's abilities, harboring secret strategies, or employing tactics that mask true intentions.
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他名叫李韬，是我的同学。
这本书介绍了古代兵法家的韬略。
将军的深谋远虑尽显其韬略。
他善于韬光养晦，从不轻易显露才华。
这位政治家深谙韬晦之道。
公司的市场策略是一种商业韬略。
他正潜心研读那部著名的兵书《六韬》。
在复杂的环境中，需要智慧与韬略并存。